We engineer, we assure.

FALCON SERIES 12
METAL CLAD
Until 11kV - 31,5 kA With Withdrawable, Air-Insulated, Medium Voltage Distribution Panel

Saudi Cable Company

REF: EMCF-EN-16-03
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FALCON SERIES 12
TYPE METAL CLAD

CONTENTS
03 04 05 06
PRODUCT QUALITY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Product Application Areas Customer Benefits
Advantages
Features

08 10 19
TECHNICAL TYPE OF STANDARDS &
CHARACTERISTICS PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Overview Drawing Business Application Areas
Dimensions Single-Line Diagrams Current Carrying Capacity
Classification Mechanical Structure Protections
Climatic Conditions
Internal Arc Classification

Advanced technology since 1980.

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COMPACT DESIGN, ADVANCED TECH, HIGH PERFORMANCE

Elimsan’s Falcon Series Air Insulated Compact Type Metal Clad Switchgears is fully designed and developed
indeginuously by highly qualified team Turkish Engineers and Scientists at Elimsan, Turkey. The Falcon Series
Metal Clad is made to meet the most demanding requirements of our respectable customers i.e the technical
specification standard EP-MS-P4/S2.082 of Qatar General Electricity and Water Distribution Company KAHRAMAA,
Qatar.

Elimsan, with over 35 years of experience in Electro-Mechanical industry has manufactured each part of Falcon
Series Switchgear in its own Facility. The Manufacturing facility of Elimsan is fully equipped with latest technology
and highly skilled workers to ensure a superior quality of product finishing. The compact design of Falcon Series
Metal Clad Switchgear equipped with premium Quality Elimsan Vacuum Circuit Breaker has demonstrated
extraordinary performance in harsh desert climatic conditions i.e 100oC 100% Humidity. Falcon Series Switchgear
has been successfully type tested at CESI and KEMA, the most reputed STL Laboratories accepted internationally.

The Panels, was designed to meet IEC and ANSI standard requirements and internal arc withstand tests was
applied accordingly. Air insulated panels design, manufacturing, testing, packaging, supply, distribution and
performance requirements, conforms to conditions of IEC 62271-200, IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-100, IEEE C37.20.7.

Falcon Series Products are designed in a way to be durable in different climatic and geographic conditions. The
protection, measurement and control circuitry is built to provide reliable supply of electricity without Power
Outages.
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QUALITY

The products and systems in this catalog, is manufactured in accordance with certified Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001,
ISO 14001, IEC62271-200, IEEE C37.20.7).

Products, are being passed from routine testing below before the last control, results are supplied with the product, as reports.

- Main Circuit Dielectric Test (for 12kV - 28kV, 1 min. ; for 24 kV - 50kV, 1 min.)
- Tests on auxiliary and control circuit
- Measurement of Main Circuit Resistance
- Design and Visual Check
- Interlocking Check
- Paint Quality Control
- Control of Electrical Installations
- Visual Inspection

Type tests of the products are performed in our accredited laboratory according to ISO 17025 standards.

Each component included in this catalog were certified under relevant IEC standards

KEMA CESI
Consulting and testing services
Testing, Inspections for elec- tricity sector players
& Certification organisation Engineering
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APPLICATION
Product Application Areas:

Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panels manufactured for the project of Kahramaa , GTC/571/2013. Falcon12 has been
designed to operate at 12 KV naturally ventilated Secondary distribution Substation without Air Conditioning at more than 500C
during summer.

This globally accepted and recognized Swicthgear, Falcon 12 is operational in Qatar for years; in substations, power plants,
switching facility, Industrial zones, factories, airports, tunnels, ports, rail transport, different transportation systems, hospitals,
shopping centers and water treatment plants.
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REQUIREMENTS
Customer Benefits:

• Reliable and Robust Metallic Structure Ensuring Safety: Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panel type tested according
to IEC standards from KEMA and CESI laboratories provides very tangible advantages. The Falcon 12 Metal Clad has successful
passed the destructive Internal arc test as per IEC 62271-200 standard and IEEE C37.20.7 standard, certifying the safety of Falcon
Metal Clad. In addition the internal arc resistance test was applied to cover the ANSI standart requirements, special arrangements
were made to perform these tests with indicators placed outside and inside of adjacent compartment during test. After the tests
indicators had seen no damage and test resulted in success.

Moreover, all components have successfully passed the strength and measurement tests.

• Importance to Life And Safety: Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panels has, internal arc fault classification of AFL, loss
of service continuity category LSC 2B and PM partition class. It is suitable for all applications with design material quality, and
workmanship. In terms of staff and operational safety it complies to the highest requirements in the maximum level.

• Ease of Service, Installation And Maintenance: Falcon Series Metal Clad is providing highest mechanical ease of use and the
highest service continuity with its special design during maintenance.

- It can be assembled with 5 pieces of steel bolts only.

- Designed in a way to make the grounding of main bar through the circuit breaker without removing the circuit
breaker compartment removed, maintenance can be performed. This design ensures that there is no need to provide separate
grounding truck saving cost and complying to the need of space constraints in Substations.
- Voltage Transformer Truck withdrawable type (easy installation)
- The design of all parts on the front panel
- Transparent insulating shrouds used in bars connection points (Easy to see through to check the connection)
- Operation, maintenance and service are compliant to IEC ve ANSI standarts.

• Environmentally Friendly : Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panels, designed considering the effect on the environment.
The insulating media is air making it friendly to nature. Materials used for manufacturing are easily recyclable Manufacturing
was made under the framework of ISO 14001 certification requirements.

Advantages:

• Successful Type Test : Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panel, with all its accessories is compliant to IEC and ANSI standards
according to Qatar Kahramaa Technical Specifications, these IEC and ANSI standards are acceptable globally as these type tests
were performed in globally recognized STL laboratories, CESI and KEMA.

• Flexibility And Compact Design: Falcon Series Metal Clad built according to IEC 62271-200 standard with type-tested
structure has flexible and compact design. This Falcon switchgear panel has been designed with meticulous R&D focus with two
construction types, Truck type and Cassette type compatible and flexible to work in any formation in a substation.
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• High Performance Under Harsh Desert Type Climatic Conditions: Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panel is designed
according to Class 2 which is the hardest class of IEC 62271-304 standard subjected to climatic aging test and passed the test
with flying colors . The Falcon Series Panel is tested at 95 % humidity in the controlled environment with temperature between
30ºC to 50ºC remained operational for 7 weeks passing the isolation test.

• Spare Parts And Accessories Flexibility: 25kA and 31,5kA with the identical design of types, all components are
interchangeable with each other. They have the same spare parts and accessories, and their operation and maintenance are not
showing difference. This feature provides both cost and time savings.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type EMC 12

Rated Voltage [kV] 12

Rated Busbar current [A] Up to 800

Rated breaking currents [kA] 31,5

Rated feeder current [A] Up to 800

Rated lightening impulse withstand voltage [kV] 75

Power frequency withstand voltage [kV] 28

Rated short time withstand current [kA] 31,5 / 3sec

Rated peak withstand current [kA-peak] 80

Lost of service continuity LSC2B

Protection class IP41

Partitation class PM

Internal arc class IAC-A FLR

Standards IEC 62271-200

Frequency [Hz] 50

Cable charging breaking current [A] 25

Internal arc withstand current [kA] (for CB and Cable section) 31,5 / 1sec

Dimensions (Width / Height / Depth) [mm] 700 / 2150 / 1750

for more details you can check

our web site.
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Classification:

• Loss Of Service Continuity Category And

Partition Class

- Loss of service continuity category: LSC2B

- Partitioning class: PM (partition metalic)

• Compartment Accessibility

- The main bus bar compartment: Tool access

- Circuit breaker compartment: Mechanical locking
and access control
- Cable compartment: Locking control and device
access

• Internal Arc Classification : IAC-A (FLR)

- A: The indicators from the test apparatus 300 mm;

Only authorized personnel can access the panels.
- F Accessibility: Forward; indicators are placed in
front of the test device.
- L Accessibility: Lateral indicators are placed on
sideways of the test device.
- R Accessibility: Back; indicators are placed at the
back of the test device.

- Internal arc resistance 31,5 kA / 1 sec.

- Short-time withstand current 31,5 kA / 3 sec.

FALCON SERIES
METAL CLAD SWITCHGEARS
Standards : IEC 62271-200

Highly secure structures of Elimsan’s FALCON Series Air Insulated, Metal Clad Switchgears are test proved in KEMA, CESI laboratories. These products are globally
demanded for the different solutions they provide and their flexible design that fit different specifications. Falcon Series Switchgears contain environmental
friendly vacuum circuit breakers which provide long lasting high performance featuring measurement, protection and control functions.
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TYPES OF PRODUCTS

TRUCK TYPE-1

TRUCK TYPE-2A
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TRUCK TYPE-2B

TRUCK TYPE-3.1
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TRUCK TYPE-3.2

TRUCK TYPE-4
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TRUCK TYPE-5

TRUCK TYPE-6A
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TRUCK TYPE-6B

TRUCK TYPE-7.1
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TRUCK TYPE-7.2

SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMS

TRUCK TYPE

Type 1 & 2 Type 3.1 Type 3.2 & 7.2 Type 4-5-6 Type 7.1
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURE

Circuit Breaker Compartment

The main features of Circuit Breaker Compartment are given below:

• Breaker contacts are made of hard copper.

• Contacts are silver-plated.
• Rotary arc (arc turns in the contact structure) is used.
• All switching operation is performed when the medium voltage door is
closed.
• Pressure relief upwards.
• It is electro-static powder paint coated.
• Earthed metal screens, providing the partition class PM.
• In case of an internal arc the circuit breaker compartment door panel is
in pressure-resistant structure.
• Control cables were placed side by metal channels.
• Lock between the door and circuit breaker compartment provides
controlled access.
• Circuiy Breaker compartment allows for different kinds of panels hosting
the following components
- Vacuum circuit breakers
- Disconnector truck
- Voltage transformser truck

Main Busbar Compartment

The main features Main Busbar Compartment are given below:

• Nominal current sequence that includes the busbar up to 1250A.

• The busbars are mounted on top of the standard epoxy resin insulators.
• Busbar splitting should pass with success the power frequency voltage withstand test.
• Pressure relief upwards.
• Bushing.
• The main busbars are made of flat copper, steel bolt connected from panel to panel.
- 1250 amps are designed as normal main busbar current
- Optional: With fiber braided polyester plates from board to board It is possible closure of the main busbar
compartment.
• Bolted top covers provide access with tool.

Components Of The Main Bus (optional)

• Main busbar between panels to split plates

• Surge arresters
• Coupling electrode for voltage detection system
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Cable Compartment
The main features of Cable Compartment are given below:

• Earthing switch, current transformer and some types includes

voltage transformers.
• Through the back pressure channel upward pressure release
• Three-core and single-core cables suitable to connect
• 3x300 mm² cable could be used.
• Grounding busbar
• Access from front and rear
• Access to voltage transformer, via a grounded metal shutter
respecting the PM class.

Components In The Panel (optional)

Voltage Transformer Compartment
• Single-core XLPE cables: Max per phase. To 3 x 300 mm2
• Coupling electrode for capacitive voltage detection The main features of Voltage Transformer Compartment
• Voltage transformers - cast-resin insulated - Max. 3x1- are given below:
pole – Fixed or mounted • Earthed metal shutters
• Rapid earthing switch - manual operating system - in • PM partitioning
addition to the standard interlocking system between • Interlooking system between voltage transformer truck
breaker truck and earthing switch, optional padlock or use and earthing switch
of electromagnetic locking • Voltage transformer truck
• Surge arresters - protection of the switchgear against • Interlocking system between voltage transformer truck
external overvoltage and compartment door.

Interlocks
The main features of Interocks are given below:

• Interlocking conditions are satisfied according to IEC 62271-

200
• Earthing switch can only be operated with circuit breaker truck
in test position.
• Circuit breaker truck can not be moved to service position if
earth switch is closed • Optional: Electromagnetic interlocks
• Circuit breaker truck can only be moved with circuit breaker • Optional: Mechanical key lock (based on interlocking
“OPEN” and earthing switch “OPEN” scenarios)
• Mechanical coding on the circuit breaker truck prevents • Padlock system on voltage transformer truck
insertion of similar circuit breaker trucks for lower rated normal • Earthing switch and voltage transformer compartment
currents into panels with higher rated normal currents. door locking
• Interlocking of high voltage door against circuit breaker truck. • Earthing switch and circuit breaker compartment doors
• The high voltage door can only be opened when the circuit locking differential
breaker truck is in test position. • Earthing switch and cable compartment door locking
• Interlockoning of voltage transformer truck against
earthing switch an compartment door.
• The main busbar-earthing lock
• Locking the grounding of adding additional switchgear
panels to the main bar.
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Circuit Breaker Truck

The main features of Circuit Breaker Truck are given below:

• Truck frame, bolted to a sturdy structure made of steel sheet.

• 4 NO + 4 NC auxiliary contacts in the truck mechanism indicates the truck
service and test positions.
• Panel door and lock earthing switch is available.
• Trucks should be locked mechanically by circuit breaker.
• 25 kA / 31.5 kA silver-plated tulip contacts in 3s.

Low Voltages Cables

The main features of Low Voltages Cables are given below:

• Low-voltage cables are flexible and placed in metallic channel.

• Connection between low-voltage switchgear is carried out with the
passing cable and 32-pin plug connectors in flexible metal conduit.
• Connection between panels in plug in type.

Low Voltages Cabinet

The main features of Low-voltage cabinet are given below:

• Includes protection control and measuring equipment.

• Medium voltage of the board is divided as safe to touch and reach is
seperated from medium voltage side.
• Connection is made with plug connectors to switch truck.
• Can be separated from the body.
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STANDARDS / SPECIFICATIONS
IEC STANDARD EN STANDARD IEEE STANDARD

IEC 62271-200 TS EN 62271-200

Falcon Series Metal
Switchgear IEEE C37.20.7
Clad 12 Kv
IEC 62271-1 TS EN 62271-1

IEC 62271-100 TS EN 62271-100 IEEE C37.20.7

Vacuum Circuit Breaker
IEC 62271-1 TS EN 62271 IEEE C37.20.7
Devices
Disconnector &
IEC 62271-102 TS EN 62271-102 IEEE C37.20.7
Earthing Switch
Voltage Detection
IEC 61243-5 IEEE C37.20.7
System

Degree of protection IEC 60529 TS EN 60529

Insulation IEC 60071

IEC 61289-1 TS EN 61289-1

Voltage Transformer IEEE C37.20.7
IEC 61289-3 TS EN 61289-3
Transformers
IEC 61289-1 TS EN 61289-1
Current Transformer
IEC 61289-2 TS EN 61289-2

Installation IEC 61966-1 TS EN 61966-1

Business Application Areas

• At 12KV Secondary Distribution Substation operational without Air Conditioning at high temperature 50ºC and 100% humidity.
• Remote Access to panels is possible, they can be operational at Substations without personnel and no access.
• They are used in locked substations. These centers, internal and external, the placed electric equipment and are only kept where
it is locked (like switching rooms in the facility) hence requiring the panels to be highly reliable to ensure uninterrupted Supply of
Power.
• These Panels can be operational at compact areas like business centers, where there are space constraints and industrial zones,
where the temperature is above the normal atmospheric conditions.

Current Carrying Capacity

• IEC 62271-1 / EN 62271-1 and IEC 62271-200 / TS current carrying capacity according to EN 62271-200 standard is based on the
following ambient temperatures:
- Maximum 24-hour mean + 35°C
- Maximum +50°C
• Current carrying capacity of the panels and busbars depends on the ambient temperature outside the enclosure.
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• The Solid Foreign Objects, Electric Shock And Protection Against Ingress Of Water: IP 41 housing or outer frame Protection
againsts Solid Foreign Objects and ingress of water as well as per IEC 62271-200, IEC 60529, EN 62271-200, EN 60529 standard
and IP3X protection of Partitions.

• High Performance Under Difficult Climatic Conditions: Falcon Series of Metal Clad Switchgear Panel, according to Class 2
which is the hardest class of IEC 62271-304 standard was subjected to climatic aging test and passed the test with success.
Products in tests at 95% humidity  and in the environment having a temperature between 30°C to 50°C  has worked for 7 weeks
seamlessly under energy and after this period they have completed insulation testing in success.

Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panels, depending on additional measures, could be used in the following environmental
and working conditions:

Environmental Conditions

• Liquid
• Natural foreign materials
• Chemically active pollutants
• Small animals
• Solids

Working Conditions

• Ambient temperature: Max under the corresponding rated current 50°C Max: -5°C
• Any foreign material, dust, flammable / corrosive gases and vapors, should not smoke and salt.
• Humidity:
- Average relative humidity over a period of 24 hours: 95%
- The average steam pressure in a 24 hour period: max.2.2 kPa
- 1 month average relative humidity: 90%
• Elevation: 1000 m above sea level atmospheric conditions related to
- 1013 hPa + 20°C, 11 g / m3 of water
- Above 1000 m, derating factor is applied.

• Conditions: Quick grounding switches are available which are earthing switches which have making short-circuit capacity
according to IEC 62271-102 standard.
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Internal Arc Classification

• The safety of personnel is verified by internal arc fault test.

• Internal arc testing was performed in accordance with IEC 62271-200 ANSI / IEEE C37.20.7 / TS EN 62271-200.

• Falcon Series Metal Clad Switchgear Panels of 31.5 kA, 1s internal arc classification and with a guarantee of success criteria
specified in the mentioned standards 1 to 5. Thus, maximum personnel safety is ensured. Definitions of the criteria:

- Criterion 1: Correctly secured doors and covers do not open. Limited deformations are accepted.
- Criterion 2: It is not permissible to break away from the body. Weight up to 60 g is considered ejection of small parts.
- Criterion 3: Up to 2 m height, does not cause holes in the accessible sides arc.
- Criterion 4: Indicators should not be burning under the influence of hot gases.
- Criterion 5: The enclosure remains connected to its earthing point after the test.
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Phone : +90 262 375 2360
Switchgear Equipment and Electromechanical Industry and Trade Inc.
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